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Prime Minister's Office
Country is writing new stories of swachhta today: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that public participation has provided a new energy in the development of country and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is an example of this.
Shri Modi said that be it construction of toilets or disposal of waste, preservation of heritage or competition for cleanliness, the country is writing new stories in the field of cleanliness today.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"जनभागीदारी किस प्रकार किसी देश के विकास में नई ऊर्जा भर सकती है, स्वच्छ भारत अभियान इसका प्रत्यक्ष प्रमाण है। शौचालय का निर्माण हो या कचरे का निष्पादन, ऐतिहासिक धरोहरों का संरक्षण हो या फिर सफाई की प्रतिस्पर्धा, देश आज स्वच्छता के क्षेत्र में नित नई गाथाएं लिख रहा है।"
Ministry of Defence
Rear Admiral Sanjay J Singh Takes over as Commandant, NWC Goa
Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh AVSM, NM took over as the Commandant of the prestigious Naval War College, Goa on 18 Feb 20. He has held a wide range of operational, training and staff appointments over the past three decades. Prior to this appointment, he was the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Fleet. The lead drafter of the Indian Navy’s Maritime Doctrine, 2009; Strategic Guidance to Transformation, 2015; and the Indian Maritime Security Strategy, 2015, he has completed several post graduate study programmes including MSc and MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University; MA in Defence Studies from Kings College, London and MA , MPhil  and PhD  from the University of Mumbai.
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Ministry of Education
HRD Minister, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ reviews Open Distance learning, RUSA and Digital initiatives of HRD Ministry
The Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ held the third consecutive review meeting of the schemes and programmes of HRD Ministry in New Delhi today. Secretary, Higher Education Shri R. Subrahmanyam and the senior officers of the Ministry gave presentation on  Open Distance learning  Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan   Digital initiatives of the HRD ministry.
During the review meeting, Dr. Pokhriyal advised the officers to focus on the effective implementation of the schemes at the grass root level. In Open Distance learning, we should improve quality of education and increase the credibility of the degree provided by the open universities, the Minister added. He emphasized on bringing the drop outs into the mainstream education system.
The Minister was briefed about the new developments taking place in RUSA. The Minister directed that the Ministry will take strict action, if affiliated institutions fail to implement the guidelines issued by the HRD ministry from time to time. The HRD Minister also asked the officers to prepare an action plan to fill vacant seats at every level in educational institutions across the country. The Minister also stressed on the mandatory training of teachers in all educational institutions.
Commenting on the Digital initiatives, the HRD Minister said that realizing the great potential to bring out positive changes through technology, the ministry is committed to make the best use of technology to transform the education sector. He said that initiatives like SWAYAM, National Digital Library, Operation Digital board, etc will be carried forward in mission mode.
Ministry of Finance
DGGI Rohtak arrests one more in Hisar for issuing fake invoices of input tax credit
In pursuance of ongoing investigation of fraudulent passing of Input Tax Credit wherein one person namely Sh. Satender Kumar Singla of Hisar was arrested on 12.11.2020,the Directorate General of GST Intelligence , Regional Unit, Rohtak falling under Gurugram Zonal Unit has arrested one more person namely, Sh. Vikas Jain, of Jind on 23.11.2020. Sh. Vikas Jain was the proprietor of one of the firms and as a proprietor of a firm was found involved in issuing fake invoices having taxable value of Rs. 27.99 Crore and was also found involved in handling cash of other such firms issuing fake invoices to pass ITC fraudulently. Sh. Vikas Jain has thus himself committed the offence as well as abetted the commission of offence by issuing fake invoices from various firms without actual movement of goods having taxable value of Rs. 75 Crore  and fraudulently passing ITC over Rs. 13 Crore. He passed on such fraudulent ITC to some of the buyers who availed of the same to discharge their GST liability against their outward supplies with an ulterior motive to defraud the Government exchequer. During the course of investigation, Shri Vikas Jain has admitted his involvement in issuing only invoices without actual movement of goods for earning commission and admitted that cash entries in the records resumed were of such commission which were in his own handwriting.
Thus, Shri Vikas Jain has committed offences under the provisions of Section 132 &  of the Central Goods & Services Tax Act , 2017, which are cognizable and non-bailable offences under Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017, being punishable under Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017.
Consequently, Shri Vikas Jain was arrested on 23.11.2020 under Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017, following which he was produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class ,Rohtak. The Judicial Magistrate First Class,Rohtak, hasremanded Shri Vikas Jain to judicial custody of 14 days. Further investigations in the matter are in the progress.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission facilitating Quick OPD registration in hospitals through Scan and Share service
More than 1,00,000 patients availed the benefit of faster OPD registrations using this service
The National Health Authority  under its flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  offers faster OPD registration service for patients via Scan & Share functionality. The service which was piloted from a single hospital in New Delhi in October 2022, has now been adopted in 200+ health facilities across 18 states in India. Within 75 days of its launch, the Scan and Share service has already helped more than 1 lakh patients to save their time and efforts by enabling instant registration for OPD consultations. The states of Karnataka, Delhi, U.P are among the leading states which are using this facility for providing better service delivery to patients.
This service allows patients to simply scan the unique QR Code of the participating hospital/ health facility using any health application of their choice  and share their ABHA profile. The patient’s demographic details like name, guardian’s name, age, gender, address, mobile number etc. from their ABHA  is directly shared with the Hospital Management Information System  resulting in digital registration. The patient can then simply visit the counter to collect their outpatient slip and visit the doctor.
Talking about the service, Dr. R. S. Sharma, CEO, NHA said – “Under ABDM, we’re building inter-operability and promoting ease in healthcare delivery processes. The Scan & Share functionality is one such feature that is helping thousand of patients in India on a daily basis. Our team is working closely with different hospitals across the country to implement this instant registration service. By simple inter-operability between the user’s selected application and the HMIS at participating health facilities, both the hospitals and patients are able to benefit.”
The OPD registration has been made effortless, seamless and accurate by this Scan and Share functionality. The process has also empowered the patient to register oneself, especially in the case of revisits without standing in long queues. This not only provides immediate and real benefit to patients but also encourages them to accept digital solutions to their health needs.
Updates on the OPD token generation via the Scan & Share service are available under the ‘Health Facility Token Generated’ tab in the ABDM public dashboard - https://dashboard.abdm.gov.in/abdm/
Ministry of Defence
SHELLING FROM PAKISTAN SIDE IN BORDER AREAS
The details of fatal casualties in respect of soldiers and casualties of civilians during the last three years and current year  due to ceasefire violation are as under:
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2020
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24
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22
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2021
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04
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2022
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2023 
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Appropriate retaliation to the ceasefire violations, as required, has been carried out by security forces. In addition, all violations of ceasefire are taken up with Pakistan authorities at the appropriate level through the established mechanism of hotlines, flag meetings as well as weekly talks between the Directorate Generals of Military Operations of the two countries. Ever since the Director General of Military Operations understanding came into existence in February, 2021, there have been just three incidents of ceasefire violations and no incident of shelling along the Line of Control . However, our troops remain prepared for all such eventualities.
Diplomatically, India has repeatedly emphasised at the highest level, the need for Pakistan to uphold the sanctity of the Line of Control and the International Border as its obligations emanating from the understanding in vogue.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat in Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves allotment of land to Madhya Pradesh Government for construction of its State Guest House in Delhi
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its approval to allot Plot No. 29-C & 29-D measuring 1.478 acres or 5882.96 sq. meters on the T-Junction of Jesus and Mary Marg with Dr. Radhakrishnan Marg, Chankyapuri, New Delhi to the Madhya Pradesh Government for construction of its State Guest House in Delhi as per the prevailing rates with the following conditions: -
 That the Madhya Pradesh Government will surrender the land measuring 0.89 acres at 2, Gopinath Bardolai Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi to L&DO/MoHUA after completion of the construction of its State Guest House on the allotted land.
 That the Madhya Pradesh Government will pay for the difference in the area of the land measuring 0.59 acres at the present land rates as both the lands are in the same zone of land rates.
 That the Madhya Pradesh Government will pay the occupation charges on 0.89 acre already in possession at the present land rates, till it is surrendered by Govt. of Madhya Pradesh to L&DO/MoHUA.
The allotment of land will benefit the Madhya Pradesh Government for construction of its State Guest House with all modern facilities keeping in view their present and future requirements.
The Madhya Pradesh Government will not utilise this land for any purpose other than for construction of its State Guest House. While constructing the building, the Madhya Pradesh Government will adhere to all existing building bye-laws, Master Plan norms, etc.
PIB Headquarters
SHRI SUNIL CHAWLA HAS TAKEN OVER A CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER OF NABARD, GUJARAT REGIONAL OFFICE, AHMEDABAD
Ahmedabad, 11-04-2017
Shri Sunil Chawla has taken over a Chief General Manager of NABARD, Gujarat Regional Office, Ahmedabad. Prior to taking charge as the head of Gujarat Regional Office, Shri Chawla as the Joint Director of BIRD , Lucknow.
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Ministry of Finance
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22  – Issue Price
In terms of Government of India Notification No.4-B/2021 dated October 21, 2021, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2021-22  will be opened for subscription during the period January 10-14, 2022 with Settlement date January 18, 2022. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be Rs 4,786  – per gram, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated January 07, 2022.
The Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of Rs 50  per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be Rs 4,736  per gram of gold.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
The air quality over Delhi-NCR is likely to remain in Moderate category on 8th April
The air quality is likely to remain in Moderate category on 9th & 10th April
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :
Wind Pattern and Ventilation Index Forecast
Air mass inflow forecast in Delhi along with predicted ventilation coefficient and weather forecast is as follows:
The air quality over Delhi-NCR is likely to remain in Moderate category on 08.04.2021. The predominant pollutant is PM10 because of higher dust concentration. The air quality is likely to remain in Moderate category on 09.04.2021 and 10.04.2021. The Outlook for subsequent 5 Days: The air quality is likely to remain largely in Moderate category.
The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from West/North-Northwest directions of Delhi with wind speed 12-15 kmph and mainly clear sky on 08.04.2021. The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from North directions of Delhi with wind speed upto 12 kmph and partly cloudy sky on 09.04.2021. The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from Northwest directions of Delhi with wind speed 10-12 kmph and mainly clear sky on 10.04.2021.
Predicted maximum mixing depth is likely to be approx 3500 m on 08.04.2021, 4400 m on 09.04.2021 and 4700 m on 10.04.2021 over Delhi. Maximum Ventilation index is likely to be approx 20000 m2/s on 08.04.2021 and 21000 m2/s on 09.04.2021 and 28000 m2/s on 10.04.2021. The ventilation index lower than 6000 m2/s with average wind speed less than 10 kmph is unfavourable for dispersion of pollutants.
Higher dust concentration is observed over parts of Rajasthan, MP and UP. No significant effect of transported dust from neighboring region to Delhi/NCR is likely.
Detailed forecast analysis and verification can be seen at https://ews.tropmet.res.in.

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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in bus accident at Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a bus accident at Chamba, Himachal Pradesh.
Prime Minister said, "हिमाचल प्रदेश के चंबा में एक बस के खाई में गिर जाने के समाचार से अत्यंत दुख पहुंचा है। इस दुर्घटना में जिन लोगों को अपनी जान गंवानी पड़ी है, मैं उनके परिजनों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं। इसके साथ ही हादसे में घायल लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं।"
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Joint Interpretative Declaration between India and Colombia regarding the Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investmentssigned on November 10, 2009
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing the Joint Interpretative Declaration  between India and Colombia regarding the existing Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investments between India and Colombia signed on November 10, 2009.
The JID would impart clarity to the interpretation of the existing Agreement as itincludes interpretative notes to be jointly adopted for many clauses, including, the definition of investor, definition of investment, Fair and Equitable Treatment , National Treatment  and Most Favoured Nation  treatment, expropriation, Investor - State Dispute Settlement provision and Denial of Benefits.
Joint Interpretative Declarations/Statements in general play an important supplementary role in strengthening the investment treaty regime. With increasing Bilateral Investment Treaty  disputes, issuance of such statements is likely to have strong persuasive value before arbitration tribunals. Such pro-active approach by partners can foster a more predictable and coherent reading of treaty terms by arbitration tribunals.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Evicting Forest Dwellers
The Hon’ble Supreme Court vide their order dated 13.02.2019, in the matter of W.P.  109/2008 & 50/2008 ordered to evict the claimants from forests whose claims have been rejected under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers  Act, 2006.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs filed an application, in Hon’ble Supreme Court on 26.02.2019, for modification of order dated 13.02.2019 passed by them. The Hon’ble Supreme Court admitted the application filed by this Ministry and vide their Order dated 28.02.2019 stayed the eviction order which was given in their earlier order dated 13.02.2019.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
JNPT Initiates Free COVID-19 Vaccination Drive for Truck Drivers at Centralized Parking Plaza as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’
To commemorate 75 years of progressive India and its glorious history, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust , one of India’s premier container handling ports, has undertaken a slew of activities and initiatives as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebration. In line with this, Shri Sanjay Sethi, Chairman, JNPT, in the presence of Deputy Chairman, Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, JNPT, launched a free COVID-19 vaccination drive at the Centralized Parking Plaza  for container truck drivers in collaboration with the ‘Save Life Foundation’ and ‘Enrich Lives Foundation’.
Commenting on the launch of the free COVID-19 vaccination drive, Shri Sanjay Sethi, Chairman, JNPT, said, “Truck drivers have been an integral part of the maritime supply chain. Throughout the pandemic, JNPT has undertaken several measures to combat COVID-19 from the frontline, ensuring a robust EXIM trade by extending support to every element of the supply chain. This vaccination drive for truck drivers is one such important initiative under that. Besides this our tech-enabled Centralized Parking Plaza , equipped with a dormitory, canteen, hygienic toilets, vehicle repairs, and maintenance amenities, is dedicated to extending every possible assistance to truck drivers.”
The vaccination drive initiated by the JNPT Hospital earlier this year continues to gain momentum. Through this immunization drive, the JNPT Hospital has administered over 20,000 COVID-19 vaccines. Furthermore, JNPT’s Dedicated COVID-19 Health Center  achieved a new milestone by recording “Zero COVID Patients”. Moreover, the Port continues to fast-track clearances for critical medical cargo essential for treating COVID-19.
With a people & port approach, JNPT consistently spreads awareness, engages with the public, and actively contributes to the nationwide ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ campaign, accentuating India’s transformation. In line with this, JNPT plans to implement several initiatives, campaigns, and programs in the months ahead.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘4.26% GS 2023’, ‘6.10% GS 2031’ and  ‘6.76% GS 2061’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of
 ‘4.26% Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘6.10% Government Security, 2031’ for a notified amount of Rs 14,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method; and  ‘6.76% Government Security 2061’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 6,000 crore against above security/securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday i.e. July 23, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securitieswill be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on July 23, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on July 23, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on July 26, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Defence
Recommendations of Shekatkar Committee
The Shekatkar Committee to enhance combat capability and rebalance defence expenditure submitted its report in December 2016. The Report was taken up by the Ministry of Defence to frame key action points and roadmap for implementation. Measures as recommended by the Committee and taken up for implementation include:
- Optimization of Signals Establishments to include Radio Monitoring Companies, Corps Air Support Signal Regiments, Air Formation Signal Regiments, Composite Signal Regiments and merger of Corps Operating and Engineering Signal Regiments.
- Restructuring of repair echelons in the Army to include Base Workshops, Advance Base Workshops and Static / Station Workshops in the field Army.
- Redeployment of Ordnance echelons to include Vehicle Depots, Ordnance Depots and Central Ordnance Depots apart from streamlining inventory control mechanisms.
- Better utilization of Supply and Transportation echelons and Animal Transport Units.
- Closure of Military Farms and Army Postal Establishments in peace locations.
- Enhancement in standards for recruitment of clerical staff and drivers in the Army.
- Improving the efficiency of the National Cadet Corps.
Full details of the Report and its recommendations are not being placed in the public domain as operational aspects of the armed forces have also been covered, disclosure of which is not in the interest of national security. Improving operational capabilities is a continuous process and requisite measures as required are taken from time to time.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shrimati Ambika Soni and Dr. T. Subbarami Reddy in Rajya Sabha today.
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